DIESEL ENGINE COURSE SYLLABUS

The Diesel Engine course is 1 day hands-on practical workshop conducted in a classroom to teach diesel engine operation, the systems and parts of the engine, fault finding and rectification of common problems, routine maintenance and winter lay-up procedures.

 1.  Introduction

• Principles of the diesel engine

2.  The four-stroke cycle

• Naturally aspirated engines

• Turbocharging

• Intercooling/aftercooling

3.  The fuel system

• The basic system

• The tank

• The water-separating pre-filter

• Fuel lift pump

• The engine fine filter

• Injection pump

• Injectors

• Bleeding the system

4.  The cooling system

• Seawater cooling

• Freshwater cooling

• Temperature control

• The thermostat

• The seawater impeller pump

5.  The air systems

• The airway in

• The airway out

6.  Engine electrical systems

• The basic system

• Battery capacity and care

• Drive belts

• The alternator

7.  Spares and tool requirements

• Basic spares and tools

8.  Importance of winterisation and servicing

• Engine lubrication

• Transmission lubrication

• Winterisation and servicing

• Service schedule

9.  Fault finding